Become A Product Manager With Your Bildungsgutschein

Are you unemployed in Germany?

You could be eligible to take our Product Management Program for free.

CareerFoundry’s Product Management Program has been officially certified by DEKRA, which means you can take the program free of charge with a Bildungsgutschein.

What is a Bildungsgutschein?
A Bildungsgutschein is an educational voucher issued by the German Jobcenter (the Agentur für Arbeit). If you’re unemployed and officially registered in Germany, a Bildungsgutschein will enable you to learn new, in-demand skills for free.

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“I love working on solutions that bring the most customer satisfaction, while also aligning with business strategy, which is why I’m always eager to learn new skills. Adding product management skills to my portfolio was a great next step!”

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How I broadened my knowledge with product management

Hands-on education in the skills of the future

We work together with skilled industry experts to create learning materials to get you job-ready. Manage your schedule however you like and dedicate anywhere from 15 to 40 hours per week to your studies.

Intro to Product Management

Learn to apply AI

Dive into the world of product management while gaining hands-on experience identifying, managing, and implementing improvements to your product.

1.1 The Role of the Product Manager
Learn to apply AI
Learn about the origins, relevance, and responsibilities of a product manager while researching and proposing ways to improve a product.
1.2 Introduction to the Product Requirements Document
Define and compile your Product Requirements Document (PRD), while also explaining the difference between Objective Key Results (OKRs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
1.3 Agile: Introduction to Scrum & Kanban
Learn about Agile techniques, Scrum meetings, and applying methodologies to a project.
1.4 User & Market Research
Learn about quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and create survey and interview questions to best conduct user research.
1.5 Backlog Prioritization
Discover how to define prioritization frameworks and apply a prioritization method to your own list of feature requests.
1.6 Design, Prototypes & MVPs
Differentiate between low- and high-fidelity design, types of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), and develop an early wireframe using a wireframing tool.
1.7 Team Alignment
Learn to manage and build trust among teams of stakeholders, and present your product improvement ideas to your company’s Chief Product Officer (CPO).

Job Preparation Course

1-1 Career Services

Create a career plan with your personal career specialist. From CV creation through to job preparation, you will learn the skills to launch a career that lasts.

1. Pair up with a Career Specialist in your area
2. Design your online presence
3. Create a winning resume (CV) showcasing your new skills and marketing your transferable ones
4. Showcase your work in a winning portfolio
5. Discover new corridors for finding job opportunities
6. Find perfect-fit positions
7. Create a cover letter that will get you noticed
8. Prepare for job interviews with expert support

Product Management Immersion

Learn to apply AI

Immerse yourself into the mindset, processes, and tools that product managers use every day. In this course, you’ll complete a total of four Achievements, consisting of several tasks each.

1. Understand Your Product & Align the Team
Learn to apply AI
Dive into the product development process by compiling the first version of a Product Requirements Document (PRD)—aligning team members and stakeholders on shared goals.
2. Initiate Research & Define Solutions
Learn to apply AI
Navigate, organize, and conduct user and market research. Learn to carry out ideation and solution definition before analyzing, articulating, and synthesizing the information you’ve gathered in the form of product solutions.
3. Validate & Refine the Idea
Learn to apply AI
Create prototypes, Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), and a proof of concept as needed. Finish compiling your Product Requirements Document (PRD) and get ready for development.
4. Launch & Iterate
Learn to apply AI
Learn how to manage stakeholders and teams during launch, define success metrics, collect data, and review your product metrics and customer feedback.

Will the Product Management Program teach me how to use AI tools and techniques?

You will learn to use AI in a way that is reflective of how real-world tasks are approached in the industry, while still building the core skills of your new profession. In doing so, you will learn to use AI tools and large language models (like ChatGPT) to aid your learning, rather than bypass the learning process. As well as learning how to use generative AI to become more effective in your work, you’ll learn how to use AI tools and techniques critically and ethically so that it supports you professionally, rather than replaces you.

Studying at CareerFoundry

Transform Your Career with Our Internationally-Recognized Tech Bootcamp

Work in partnership with industry experts

Your mentor, a senior in the field, guides your career; while your tutor offers assignment feedback within 24 hours.

Break into tech with the skills of in-demand professions

Learn essential skills including conducting research, building documentation and roadmaps, prototyping, managing teams, and working with AI. Our innovative project-based curriculum takes you through theory and into immersive tasks. Put everything you learn to immediate practical use through hands-on projects you’ll build your extensive portfolio around.

100% online learning

Work to your own timetable—not rigid class calendars. No need to quit your job or put life on hold, since you decide when and where you learn.

Learn to use AI and the tools of the future

Learn how generative AI can help you become more effective in your work, while also learning how to use AI tools critically and ethically. Our cutting-edge curriculum will help you launch a career that lasts.

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Who is it for?

Who is this program for?

Why product management?

Product managers are the engines behind tech development, combining hard skills of roadmapping with soft skills of leadership and collaboration. They are a permanent staple of tech—promoting innovation, helping businesses boom, and enjoying competitive salaries.

According to the job site Indeed, the average product manager salary is nearly double the U.S. national average. It’s also a great career choice for work-life balance, with many remote and hybrid positions available.

Why CareerFoundry?

CareerFoundry is the online career academy for aspiring tech professionals. In this program, you’ll develop the skills of an in-demand profession, learn how to leverage AI in your new tech career, and work with expert mentors and career specialists to stay ahead of the job market. All in a flexible, online setup, with a laptop included for the duration of the program. We’ll help you launch a career that lasts. Over 90% of our graduates land a job in their new field on completion of their career change program. Since 2013 we’ve helped 10,000+ career changers move from diverse backgrounds like teaching, taxi driving, or opera singing to tech professionals.

Schedule an appointment with the Agentur für Arbeit

Search for your local Agentur für Arbeit (the Jobcenter in Germany) and book an appointment. Download our application guide which covers everything you need to prepare for your appointment and convince your advisor to approve your participation in the program.

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Application guide (German)

Request your personal proposal from CareerFoundry

We’ll send you a personalized proposal with the CareerFoundry program details. You’ll need this document for your appointment at the Agentur für Arbeit.

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The Agentur für Arbeit has issued you a Bildungsgutschein—congratulations! Now you can begin the enrollment process.

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It takes 10-14 days to complete the enrolment process, so please bear this in mind when choosing your program start date.

FAQs

What is a Bildungsgutschein?

A Bildungsgutschein is an educational voucher provided by the Agentur für Arbeit/Job Center for people who are unemployed or soon to be unemployed. It is a document that entitles the recipient to complete further educational training, paid for by the German government. A Bildungsgutschein is not a guaranteed benefit; the Agentur für Arbeit/Job Center is not obliged to grant one to all applicants. In order to receive an educational voucher, interested parties must meet certain requirements and only the Agentur für Arbeit/Job Center is allowed to decide on the eligibility of each individual.

Is CareerFoundry entitled to offer programs with a Bildungsgutschein?

All providers who wish to offer programs with an educational voucher (Bildungsgutschein) on behalf of the Agentur für Arbeit (employment agency) must first undergo a rigorous certification process in order to check the quality of the programs offered. Only then are they included in the Agentur für Arbeit's official list of course providers (New Plan).

CareerFoundry has successfully completed this process in accordance with the guidelines set out by AZAV (Akkreditierungs- und Zulassungsverordnung Arbeitsförderung—Accreditation and Licensing Regulation for Employment Promotion), and, as a DEKRA-certified educational provider, is permitted to accept educational vouchers in accordance with AZAV.

How can I get a Bildungsgutschein?

In order to receive a Bildungsgutschein, you need to make an appointment with your local Agentur für Arbeit/Job Center so that they can check whether you meet all the necessary requirements. You will be assigned a contact person who will check whether or not you are eligible for a Bildungsgutschein. You can find your local Agentur für Arbeit via a quick Google search. Simply type in your city and “Agentur für Arbeit”.

How do I know if I am eligible for a Bildungsgutschein?

What are the prerequisites and requirements for the program?

This program is designed with the absolute beginner in mind. Meaning, there are no prerequisites or prior experience in design or tech required.

Regardless of age or background, we’ve built a learning experience to ensure your success. From the catered curriculum and hands-on exercises to one-on-one mentorship and support throughout.

What’s required*:

Proof of residency in Germany
Time to dedicate weekly to the program
Interest in Product Management
Written and spoken English proficiency at a B1.2 level or higher (English Product Management Program only)
Written and spoken German skills (German Product Management Program only)

*Note that you will be required to invest some independent study time into familiarizing yourself with the tools you’ll use throughout the program, and learning how to use them. It is estimated that you will need to spend an additional 1-2 hours per week of extracurricular study time becoming comfortable with them.

Do I need a computer or laptop to participate in the program?

Want to know if product management is right for you?

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Student Outcomes

+$15,082

“I love working on solutions that bring the most customer satisfaction, while also aligning with business strategy, which is why I’m always eager to learn new skills. Adding product management skills to my portfolio was a great next step!”

Hands-on education in the skills of the future

Intro to Product Management

1.1 The Role of the Product Manager

1.2 Introduction to the Product Requirements Document

1.3 Agile: Introduction to Scrum & Kanban

1.4 User & Market Research

1.5 Backlog Prioritization

1.6 Design, Prototypes & MVPs

1.7 Team Alignment

Job Preparation Course

1. Pair up with a Career Specialist in your area

2. Design your online presence

3. Create a winning resume (CV) showcasing your new skills and marketing your transferable ones

4. Showcase your work in a winning portfolio

5. Discover new corridors for finding job opportunities

6. Find perfect-fit positions

7. Create a cover letter that will get you noticed

8. Prepare for job interviews with expert support

Product Management Immersion

1. Understand Your Product & Align the Team

2. Initiate Research & Define Solutions

3. Validate & Refine the Idea

4. Launch & Iterate

Will the Product Management Program teach me how to use AI tools and techniques?

Studying at CareerFoundry

Work in partnership with industry experts

Break into tech with the skills of in-demand professions

100% online learning

Learn to use AI and the tools of the future

Plan your future with your career specialist

Want to know if product management is right for you?

Thanks!

Get to know us at live events

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